Regina Peredo – winner of the Reina Hispanoamericana 2019 international competition decided to draw attention to the problem of domestic violence during quarantine. In her action called “I hear you” (Spanish “Yo Te Escucho”), she engaged other Mexican and foreign beauty queens who provide on the network telephone numbers that victims of violence can call and tell about the ordeal they are experiencing!

Specialists inform that during quarantine caused by a coronavirus pandemic, the problems of domestic violence increased significantly. Unfortunately, the victims are closed under one roof with their torturers and have no chance to defend themselves. Often in such cases, the only chance is for them to talk with another person, tell them about the nightmare which they are experiencing, and draw attention to the problem.

Regina Peredo is a Mexican model, winner of the Mexicana Hispanoamericana title and winner of the Reina Hispanoamericana 2019 international competition. She contributes socially and charity. She is a member of the UPEC association, which includes, among other on the problem of women’s empowerment. Hence the idea of ​​publicizing the issue of domestic violence and providing support to victims. Everyone, regardless of gender, can call to the person involved in the #YoTeEscucho action and tell about the nightmare which experiences while living under one roof with an aggressor!

To take part in the campaign, all you have to do post on your social media a photo with one hand on your heart and the other one raised vertically in front of you (on a raised hand there should be a hashtag with the inscription #YoTeEscucho). The photo should also include the telephone number of the foundation or organization which dealing with victims of domestic violence.

Dears! It is not uncommon for domestic violence to affect people who we know. Our relatives, friends, acquaintances or neighbors may be victims or executioners. Let’s not be passive! If we see that someone hurt, let’s not be afraid to intervene. Let us show victims of domestic violence that we are with them. That we listen to them!